David@PickensPlan's Blog (9)

Ford Fusion Named Motor Trend Car of the Year

Shameless plug I know, but I'm proud of what Ford is doing here in Michigan. Their Ford Fusion 2010 was named Motor Trend Car of the Year. Not bad for a hybrid huh? I know that Hybrids wont solve our energy crises… Continue

Added by david@PickensPlan on November 18, 2009 at 8:37am — 24 Comments

William Kamkwamba and his Windmill

I came across this video today and thought it was just an amazing story. An impoverished 20 year old boy living in Malawi, taught himself how to make a windmill. Recognizing that wind was in abundance where he lived, William was able to construct windmills using materials available and brought running water and electricity to his village for the first time.

This is a truly remarkable and inspirational story. What are your thoughts? Continue

Added by david@PickensPlan on November 9, 2009 at 7:54am — 14 Comments

Boone on Huffington Post

In case you didn't know, T.Boone has his own column on The Huffington Post. His latest article is up Energy Self-Reliance and Our Future - and its a g… Continue

Added by david@PickensPlan on February 6, 2009 at 11:48am — 4 Comments

Pickens Plan Action Alert!

I just wanted to take a quick moment to thank everyone for getting the emails out to our U.S. Senators! Things are definitely happening. If you haven't contacted yours yet, there is still time. This is how big change happens. You can make it happen!! You've probably been hit over the head with several request already, but please- it only takes a few moments to do. Email your U.S. Senator and a… Continue

Added by david@PickensPlan on February 5, 2009 at 8:57am — 9 Comments

End Of The Year Contest!

Want to win something? Here's your chance! We are having an end of the year contest and the prize is an autographed copy of T.Boone's book, “The First Billion is the Hardest”. There are nearly 1.5 million members here on Push and… Continue

Added by david@PickensPlan on December 10, 2008 at 11:47am — 4 Comments

A Friendly Reminder

Hello! Today I received several messages from members of our community expressing concern over rude comments comments and condescending behavior taking place in our community. I am asking everyone to review The… Continue

Added by david@PickensPlan on November 20, 2008 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Week Wrap Up - 11/14

Well its been a great week! Busy - that's for sure! First, I want to thank everyone for your warm welcomes, feedback and advice. I tried my best to back to all of you quickly. If you haven't had a chance check out my forum post "How Should We Reach Out to the New Congress?" There are some great discussions going on there. Also there is an event posted for Boone's appearance on NBC's "Meet The Press" wit… Continue

Added by david@PickensPlan on November 14, 2008 at 3:34pm — No Comments

Do You Digg?

As we all know Boone was on The Daily Show last night and made quite an impression with Jon Stewart. So much so that he was ready to take his audience and follow him out the building! In case you missed it, you can check out the interview here. Not surprisingly this video is a hit and has found itself on the popular Digg website! If any of you have a Digg profile, I ask that you… Continue

Added by david@PickensPlan on November 13, 2008 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

Send President-Elect Barack Obama A Note!

Hello everyone! The only way the Pickens Plan will become reality is if we constantly encourage elected officials to support the Plan. So please take a moment to send a note of congratulations to President-elect Obama. Tell him that you support that Pickens Plan and that he should too! Then you go and… Continue

Added by david@PickensPlan on November 12, 2008 at 1:01pm — 5 Comments